Senior Clinical Research Data Manager

Care2Prevent; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Data Manager to support hematology/oncology studies on site in Chicago, IL. You will manage data collection, ensure protocol adherence, and provide expertise across data management activities for multiple studies.

Collaborate with PIs, CROs, and sponsors; supervise data management tasks, maintain high confidentiality, and train junior staff. A Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of clinical research data management experience.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with data monitoring, query generation and resolution.
• Knowledge of medical and clinical trial terminology.
• Ability to train junior data managers.
• Demonstrated excellence in data management.

Responsibilities

• Maintains collaborative relationships with PIs and research teams to manage studies.
• Oversees data management activities for a work unit and ensures data integrity.
• Ensures accurate abstraction and verification of data from source documents.
• Performs data quality checks, query resolution, and timely reporting.
• Trains junior data managers and facilitates study communications with sponsors/regulators.

Skills

Data management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

## Senior Clinical Research Data ManagerApply: Onsite: Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Today: JR35303**Department**BSD MED - Hematology and Oncology - Clinical Research Data Managers**About the Department**The Section of Hematology/Oncology has a proud and long tradition of excellence in research-based patient care and clinical discovery. Ranked among the finest cancer programs in the country, the Section is comprised of nationally and internationally known faculty with expertise in all major types of malignancies, blood disorders, and experimental therapies.**Job Summary**The Senior Clinical Research Data Manager will perform a variety of data management duties of a complex and technical nature in support of clinical research studies conducted by principal investigators (PIs) for the clinical research program to ensure adherence to protocols and quality of information received.**Responsibilities*** Maintains a close, collaborative working relationship with the PIs in your department to effectively manage research studies, with the department, administrative team, and department staff.* Builds and maintains effective relationships with key study personnel, clinical resources and colleagues.* Oversees the data management activities of a specific work unit as the data management expert.* Responsible for all data management aspects of clinical studies and efficiently performs all data management activities within an assigned study or studies.* Provides data management expertise to the team in identifying opportunities for improvement.* Ensures validity of research results through timely, accurate, and complete data submission, query resolution, and reporting of deviations.* May delegate tasks to team members within the study program.* Demonstrates proficiency in the use of clinical and research-related computer programs.* Ensures that relevant data from the source document are abstracted and recorded in the clinical trial case report forms and that every data point can be verified within the source document.* Utilizes analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.* Facilitates communication between the site and study sponsor, CRO, and/or regulators, and exhibits teamwork skills necessary for managing the data collection and reporting process.* Will train other data managers within the unit.* Solves a range of straightforward problems relating to the administration of the compliance, financial and other related aspects of a clinical study.* Accountable for all data management tasks in support of moderate to high-complexity clinical research studies, which may include a mix of industry, investigator-initiated trials (IITs), and National Cancer Trial Network (NCTN) trials, under limited supervision and while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality. Primary study assignments are considered a higher risk in terms of impact on the reputation and integrity of cancer centers and are generally provided less oversight from external clinical trial monitoring.* Coordinates document collection and review in collaboration with the principal investigator (PI).* Performs other related work as needed.**Minimum Qualifications****Education:**Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.**Work Experience:**Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.**Certifications:****---****Preferred Qualifications** **Education:** * Bachelor's degree.**Experience:** * Progressively responsible relevant clinical research experience. **Technical Skills or Knowledge:** * Proven excellence in data management.* Perform data monitoring, query generation and query resolution.* Perform research data management with minimal supervision.* Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.* Knowledge of medical and/or clinical trial terminology.* Train junior data managers.* Experience troubleshooting clinical trials; uncovering issues and identifying the most appropriate intervention.* Knowledge in relevant scientific field. **Preferred Competencies** * Strong analytical skills.* Handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.* Strong data management skills.* Work collaboratively and with divisional research offices.* Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with clinical data and client's proprietary data.* Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.* Work independently and as part of a team.* Strong attention to detail.* Excellent multi-tasking skills. **Application Documents** * Resume/CV (required)* Cover Letter (required)The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions. When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.**Job Family**Research**Role Impact**Individual Contributor**Scheduled** **Weekly Hours**40**Drug Test Required**No**Health Screen Required**No**Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required**No**Pay Rate Type**Salary **FLSA Status**Exempt **Pay Range**$60,000.00 - $75,000.00The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.**Benefits Eligible**YesThe University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.**Posting Statement**The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.